Genetic Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Genetic Technologist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Genetic Technologist in the United States is $56,098 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Genetic Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,951
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,742 to $63,349
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,135
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Genetic Technologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,349 $5,279 $1,218 $30
Average $56,098 $4,675 $1,079 $27
25th Percentile $47,742 $3,979 $918 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Genetic Technologist Salaries

A Genetic Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Genetic Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Genetic Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,446
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,063
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,212
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,550
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,775
Levels Salary
Entry Level Genetic Technologist$56,446
Intermediate Level Genetic Technologist$58,063
Senior Level Genetic Technologist$61,212
Specialist Level Genetic Technologist$61,550
Expert Level Genetic Technologist$61,775
$56,446 0 yr
$58,063 < 2 yrs
$61,212 2-4 yrs
$61,550 5-8 yrs
$61,775 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Genetic Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $70,756
  • San Francisco: $69,981
  • Oakland: $68,507

What Skills Can Increase a Genetic Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Consumer Loans (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): a consumer loan is any type of loan made to a consumer by a creditor. The loan can be secured (backed by the assets of the borrower) or unsecured (not backed by the assets of the borrower).
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 0.11% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.88%
Consumer Loans 1.55%
Accounting 0.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Genetic Technologist's salary.
  • Customer Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Account Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Sales Management: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Sales
$78,537
40%
Account Sales
$74,610
33%
Sales Management
$72,927
30%
Business Development
$68,439
22%
Hard Working
$66,756
19%
Balance Sheet
$61,146
9%
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How Education impacts a Genetic Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Genetic Technologists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Genetic Technologist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $58,357 and $61,298).

Genetic Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Genetic Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 31.6%
High School 31.6%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 52.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Genetic Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Genetic Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Genetic Technologist

Salaries for a Genetic Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,811 in 2023 to around $72,270 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Genetic Technologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Genetic Technologist Over Time

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2023
$73,811
2024
$72,945
2025
$72,270
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2023 $73,811
2024 $72,945
2025 $72,270
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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